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Fort Belvoir, VA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Position: Acquisition Analyst (Journeyman)
Clearance: Secret
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Type: Exempt, Full Time, Regular
Description
The Acquisition Analyst (Journeyman) provides acquisition analysis support and performs acquisition planning, documentation, and execution activities across Army programs, assisting in identifying and applying strategies to deliver capabilities. This role ensures alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Army acquisition lifecycle requirements, with a focus on supporting acquisition strategy implementation. Operating in a fast-paced, Agile-informed environment, the Acquisition Analyst (Journeyman) applies expertise across the acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition through delivery. This role requires close coordination and synchronization with program leadership for task execution.
Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to)
• Contribute to acquisition lifecycle activities (e.g., strategic planning, analyses, execution) across cost, schedule, contract, risk, reporting, and program performance areas within designated program(s)/project(s)
• Analyze and evaluate acquisition impacts, risks, and interdependencies, and identify operational impacts to program leadership
• Review and interpret policy and guidance from the Army Acquisition Executive and apply to program strategies, processes, procedures, and documentation
• Perform tasks and align task inputs and products with DoD, Department of the Army (DA), and Program Executive Office (PEO) policies, procedures, and objectives
• Monitor evolving acquisition and programmatic guidance and ensure specific planning direction is incorporated into program execution
• Contribute to acquisition documentation aligned with the designated program acquisition framework (e.g., DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.75, DoDI 500.87), e.g., Acquisition Strategy, Business Case Analysis, Test and Evaluation Strategy/Plan, Life Cycle Management Plan
• Gather input from program office representatives and stakeholders through structured collaboration mechanisms to develop and refine acquisition products
• Collaborate with program teams on acquisition and contract strategies, approaches, and selection of acquisition framework (e.g., DoDI 5000.75, DoDI 5000.87) and contract type (e.g., Other Transaction Authority, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)-based), including contributing to courses of action for leadership consideration and decision
• Contribute to contract activities such as market research, including Requests For Information (RFIs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), industry engagement materials, and Acquisition Requirements Package product development
• Contribute to contract documentation such as Acquisition Plan, Market Research Report, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Service Contract Approval Request (SCAR)
• Define, track, and manage program metrics
• Leverage data visualization tools to communicate acquisition status and performance metrics in support of program reporting requirements
• Contribute to program planning products (e.g., strategies, schedules/roadmaps), financial products (e.g., budgets, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission), and program reporting products
• Participate in acquisition working groups, milestone reviews, Configuration Steering Boards, and other governance forums to identify requirements and issues and propose acquisition solutions
• Interface / Collaborate with combat developers, requirements owners, and internal stakeholders to align acquisition execution with user needs
• Evaluate user requirements and assess compliance with acquisition policy to ensure delivery approaches are traceable, cost-effective, and performance-aligned
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with the acquisition communities as well as the evaluation communities to stay abreast of all the essential programmatic activities; and assist leadership and staff
• Collect, analyze, and maintain acquisition-related data for all assigned programs and ensure accurate, timely input into required systems and reports
• Use Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT) to manage data and generate acquisition documentation
• Prepare monthly and quarterly acquisition reports, ensuring clarity, traceability, and readiness for leadership review
• Develop and deliver special reports, white papers, presentations, and analysis reports, as requested, that represent program execution requirements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Acquisition and Contract Management, Program Management, Business Administration, or related discipline) or an additional two (2) years of experience
• 5+ years of experience managing DoD or Army acquisition lifecycle activities, including documentation development, milestone planning, and policy interpretation
• Knowledge of the DoD 5000 series, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Army acquisition guidance
• Demonstrated ability to develop required acquisition documentation across acquisition frameworks (DoDI 5000.75, DoDI 5000.87)
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment while managing multiple acquisition priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Teams, and PMRT or equivalent acquisition tools
• Experience with program reporting requirements and understanding of acquisition governance processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing acquisition briefings and milestone-ready documentation
• Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with Army-specific acquisition offices
• Experience in Agile acquisition environments or iterative acquisition planning methods
• Familiarity with Army program management office organization structures and command structures
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI for acquisition reporting
• Agile certifications such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist (SA), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Program Management Institute (PMI) Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring official or human resources representative. Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Clearance: Secret
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Type: Exempt, Full Time, Regular
Description
The Acquisition Analyst (Journeyman) provides acquisition analysis support and performs acquisition planning, documentation, and execution activities across Army programs, assisting in identifying and applying strategies to deliver capabilities. This role ensures alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Army acquisition lifecycle requirements, with a focus on supporting acquisition strategy implementation. Operating in a fast-paced, Agile-informed environment, the Acquisition Analyst (Journeyman) applies expertise across the acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition through delivery. This role requires close coordination and synchronization with program leadership for task execution.
Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to)
• Contribute to acquisition lifecycle activities (e.g., strategic planning, analyses, execution) across cost, schedule, contract, risk, reporting, and program performance areas within designated program(s)/project(s)
• Analyze and evaluate acquisition impacts, risks, and interdependencies, and identify operational impacts to program leadership
• Review and interpret policy and guidance from the Army Acquisition Executive and apply to program strategies, processes, procedures, and documentation
• Perform tasks and align task inputs and products with DoD, Department of the Army (DA), and Program Executive Office (PEO) policies, procedures, and objectives
• Monitor evolving acquisition and programmatic guidance and ensure specific planning direction is incorporated into program execution
• Contribute to acquisition documentation aligned with the designated program acquisition framework (e.g., DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.75, DoDI 500.87), e.g., Acquisition Strategy, Business Case Analysis, Test and Evaluation Strategy/Plan, Life Cycle Management Plan
• Gather input from program office representatives and stakeholders through structured collaboration mechanisms to develop and refine acquisition products
• Collaborate with program teams on acquisition and contract strategies, approaches, and selection of acquisition framework (e.g., DoDI 5000.75, DoDI 5000.87) and contract type (e.g., Other Transaction Authority, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)-based), including contributing to courses of action for leadership consideration and decision
• Contribute to contract activities such as market research, including Requests For Information (RFIs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), industry engagement materials, and Acquisition Requirements Package product development
• Contribute to contract documentation such as Acquisition Plan, Market Research Report, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Service Contract Approval Request (SCAR)
• Define, track, and manage program metrics
• Leverage data visualization tools to communicate acquisition status and performance metrics in support of program reporting requirements
• Contribute to program planning products (e.g., strategies, schedules/roadmaps), financial products (e.g., budgets, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission), and program reporting products
• Participate in acquisition working groups, milestone reviews, Configuration Steering Boards, and other governance forums to identify requirements and issues and propose acquisition solutions
• Interface / Collaborate with combat developers, requirements owners, and internal stakeholders to align acquisition execution with user needs
• Evaluate user requirements and assess compliance with acquisition policy to ensure delivery approaches are traceable, cost-effective, and performance-aligned
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with the acquisition communities as well as the evaluation communities to stay abreast of all the essential programmatic activities; and assist leadership and staff
• Collect, analyze, and maintain acquisition-related data for all assigned programs and ensure accurate, timely input into required systems and reports
• Use Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT) to manage data and generate acquisition documentation
• Prepare monthly and quarterly acquisition reports, ensuring clarity, traceability, and readiness for leadership review
• Develop and deliver special reports, white papers, presentations, and analysis reports, as requested, that represent program execution requirements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Acquisition and Contract Management, Program Management, Business Administration, or related discipline) or an additional two (2) years of experience
• 5+ years of experience managing DoD or Army acquisition lifecycle activities, including documentation development, milestone planning, and policy interpretation
• Knowledge of the DoD 5000 series, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Army acquisition guidance
• Demonstrated ability to develop required acquisition documentation across acquisition frameworks (DoDI 5000.75, DoDI 5000.87)
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment while managing multiple acquisition priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Teams, and PMRT or equivalent acquisition tools
• Experience with program reporting requirements and understanding of acquisition governance processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing acquisition briefings and milestone-ready documentation
• Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with Army-specific acquisition offices
• Experience in Agile acquisition environments or iterative acquisition planning methods
• Familiarity with Army program management office organization structures and command structures
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI for acquisition reporting
• Agile certifications such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist (SA), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Program Management Institute (PMI) Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring official or human resources representative. Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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